Work to live, don't live to work.

So, being a type A personality, I of course will dive head first into a job and work my tail off. That being said, I have a new perspective. I came to China to improve my Chinese, and thus far I've had the opportunity to practice speaking, but I haven't had time to find an appropriate class that suits my speaking, reading and writing needs. This is unacceptable. While I like working this will not be my life long term, and I'm losing the opportunity to really enhance my Chinese. This break, upon returning from Bali, I will find a good Chinese class, work out on a regular basis, cook, and just be more open to really experiencing China. I don't want my entire life to be school, with school friends, and school school school. The faculty members here are great people, but I need a social life outside of where I work.

Also, now for some reason I can update my blog but I cannot see the website address of my website. I'm assuming the government may have something to do with this, which is unfortunate because I really do enjoy China. I've had a variety of fascinating experiences and observations here thus far, and it's frustrating that my speech may be a bit thwarted.

Bali on Saturday. I'm psyched. Still need to play what I want to do/see there. I will take pictures and post them when I return!